Augusta Man Wants Day in Court Over Dumping Bed Bugs at City Hall

Charles Manning of Augusta in 2017 dumped about 100 live bed bugs on a counter at Augusta City Hall. He will have his day in court, after numerous attempts to settle the case. Manning said his reason for the incident was the city was not addressing his complaints about substandard housing. A Maine man who …

Red Sox Set Roster for ALDS vs Tampa Bay

The Boston Red Sox are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Divisional Series, with Game 1 tonight, Oct. 7. J.D. Martinez, who had an injured ankle and missed the Wild Card game, is back on the roster. The big surprise is that All-Star closer Matt Barnes has been left off. …

Los Angeles City Council passes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for certain indoor spaces including bars, gyms and more

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to require people to show proof they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter certain indoor establishments. The council voted 11-2 in favor of the mandate, which will require people to be fully vaccinated to enter bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms, shopping centers and entertainment venues. The mandate …

Police arrest 18-year-old suspect after shooting at Arlington, Texas high school leaves four injured

Police arrested a suspect on Wednesday who had been on the run after allegedly opening fire at an Arlington, Texas high school which injured three students and an adult. Police identified the shooter as 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins, who had fled from the school after the shooting, prompting a manhunt by local, state and federal …

2021 CMA Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 10; will require attendees to be vaccinated

Following last year’s run at Nashville’s Music City Center, the Country Music Association’s 55th annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 10. Eric Church and Chris Stapleton are this year’s most-nominated artists heading into the awards ceremony, with five nominations each. A host for the 2021 CMA’s has yet to be …

Mandy Barnett invited to become member of the Grand Ole Opry

Country singer Mandy Barnett is the latest artist to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. Barnett was surprised on her birthday (Sept. 28) with an invitation to join when Opry member Connie Smith shared the news with the singer while reading from Barnett’s birthday card.  Said Smith: “You’ve felt like family since we …

Take your first look at Andrew Garfield as ‘Rent’ creator Jonathan Larson in the trailer for the film ‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’

Netflix has released thee first trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s upcoming feature film Tick, Tick…Boom! featuring Andrew Garfield as ‘Rent’ creator Jonathan Larson. The film also stars Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Bradley Whitford. Tick, Tick… Boom! is based on Larson’s autobiographical musical of the same name. The original …

Netflix & Howard University establish $5.4M Chadwick Boseman scholarship

Netflix and Howard University are honoring Chadwick Boseman’s memory; Boseman passed away in August 2020 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service and Boseman’s alma mater is establishing a $5.4 million scholarship in his name. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will provide four years of tuition …

Augusta Woman Charged with Driving Car Through Brunswick Garage

The Brunswick Police Department says Sarah Wiley, 44, of Augusta allegedly drove her car through a garage in Brunswick, yesterday, Oct. 5. Police say she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The Brunswick Police Department says an Augusta woman has been charged after allegedly driving her car through a …

Wendy’s is turning its Frosty into a cereal

If you loved Wendy’s Frosty for dessert, now you can love it for breakfast… Sort of. Kellogg’s is releasing the limited-edition “Wendy’s Frosty Chocolatey Cereal.” Look for it in December, for a suggested price of $3.99. Plus, the cereal includes a coupon for a free Frosty. Wendy's is turning its Frosty into a cereal. Mmmm …